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Experimental design

There are issues with the reproducibility of animal studies and whilst there are many potential explanations, experimental design and the reporting of studies have been highlighted as major contributing factors. If a study is not designed to yield robust results and publications are not reported with enough detail, the animals and research resources used in that study are wasted. Appropriate experimental design and statistical analysis techniques are key means of minimising the use of animals in research.

We have a number of resources to aid researchers to improve the design and reporting of research using animals.